What is Speech and Language Therapy (SLT)?

Speech and language therapy provides treatment, support and care for individuals experiencing difficulties with communication, or with eating, drinking and swallowing. Speech and language therapists (SLTs) are allied health professionals. They work with parents, carers and other professionals, such as teachers, nurses, occupational therapists, and doctors. There are around 17,000 practicing SLTs in the UK working […]
What happens during the initial Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) assessment?

We use a range of assessments as part of paediatric speech and language therapy to gain a clear understanding of your child’s speech, language and/or communication difficulties. Our assessments and therapy techniques are play-based for younger children to ensure that it is a fun experience and that they are not placed under any stress. Similar […]
How many sessions of Speech and Language Therapy will my child need?

Speech and language development difficulties can arise for many different reasons. Because of this, the therapy necessary to correct the problem will be different based on the cause. This means that the number and frequency of future speech and language therapy appointments depends on the assessment findings for your child, and the frequency can also […]
How long will my child’s Speech and Language assessment last?

The initial paediatric speech and language therapy assessment usually takes an hour and includes collecting the required data, taking a detailed case history and informing you of our findings. We aim to see your child for an assessment within a week of the initial contact and will provide you with a summary report of our […]
What will happen at subsequent Speech and Language Therapy appointments?

The decision to pursue speech and language therapy will depend on the severity of your child’s difficulty and whether they are ready and motivated for therapy. Every child’s speech, language and communication needs are unique and so, if therapy is suitable, intervention will be tailored to his/her specific requirements. Each therapy session lasts between 45 […]
What issues can Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) help to resolve?

Our Speech and Language Therapists work with: Autism/social interaction difficulties Cleft palate Dyslexia Deafness Dysfluency Language delay Language disorders Learning difficulties – mild, moderate or severe Physical disabilities Selective mutism Specific difficulties in producing sounds Stammering Voice disorders Similar How soon after my No-Scalpel Vasectomy can I have sex again? After your No-Scalpel Vasectomy, you are […]